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Vintage BMX pre - 1980 => Vintage Bikes => Topic started by: Redcar on March 06, 2015, 03:58 PM
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Well here I go again, another project after finishing my Mongoose California Special ('82).... seen here;
(http://s17.postimg.org/l066bhahr/cali.jpg)
Had this imported from the States, and although its not the finest of examples, a bike that has literally been sat stood still for years, still has bags of appeal. 8)
My normal procedure after countless Burner restorations (of which I now own none)... I have moved onto these awesome bikes.
I think for now, other than some black survivor tyres, I will re-grease, re-build back up properly (as shown is just a very loose fit), and leave as is.
Something about it that just looks so cool! anyway... here she is... hope you like! :daumenhoch:
(http://s9.postimg.org/e1arry4an/IMG_9628.jpg)
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(http://s9.postimg.org/4qlc2k6db/IMG_9637.jpg)
(http://s13.postimg.org/97iqygltz/IMG_9630.jpg)
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Would be more than happy to wipe that over with a rag as leave it as is :daumenhoch:
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Defo leave as is , that will make a cool rider 8)
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Thats a cool as fook survivor right there. :4_17_5:
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Love it! :4_17_5: survivor is the new nos :daumenhoch:
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:4_17_5:
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Awesome. :coolsmiley:
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Awesome bike :4_17_5: I think those bikes along with motomags (which I didn't see a lot of when I was young bitd) are so iconic of the whole bmx scene :daumenhoch: I'd be so tempted to leave exactly as it is also :4_17_5:
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That is perfect as is :coolsmiley:
Don't restore (ruin) it :daumenhoch:
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yes, the frame is perfect. too many 'restored' ones.
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Hi guys, well since I posted this thread... the bike has been transformed beyond any recognition! :shocked:
This is the same frame, but since picked up Ashtabula forks and new pretty much everything else... 8)
Shout out me all you like :2gunsfiring_v1:, but this for me, not only looks amazing, but rides so good with the sealed BB and the lush headset... :slayer:
(http://s29.postimg.org/bjgwz8rhz/001.jpg)
(http://s22.postimg.org/6p99ukbhd/002.jpg)
(http://s15.postimg.org/zcxoytqtn/004.jpg)
(http://s15.postimg.org/630dd8iyz/005.jpg)
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There is something about a yellow goose with gold arayas that gives me the horn. :daumenhoch:
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It's a shame but you've done a sweet job on that mate . :daumenhoch:
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I like it. A lot.
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Very nice that :daumenhoch:
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It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry ::)
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It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry ::)
Same here :daumenhoch:
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It's cool but loved it as it was mate .. Sorry ::)
Same here :daumenhoch:
+1000 :-\
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sorry again.. but as it was. :-[
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I like it now, however I don't like the Ashtabula fors on it. I do like Ashtabula's but with the parts you have the Ashta's are too early, put the other forks back on and it will be pukka.
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I'd have gladly taken the frame as it was, really nice survivor that.
Gold and yellow have never floated my boat on any build
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I really like it but I can see why people are taking views... my views are a bit "live and let live"... at the end of the day its a collection of parts and nothing has been damaged, and it's the owners call!
Here is mine, which is a 78 (comes with the coaster brake mount on the frame) and when I took it apart I found the bearings and chainwheel are schwinn. The bars, cranks and forks are all cast by ashtabula. Everything is original spec (I hope!) tyres and grips are replacements.
Cheers
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v31/downlowmatt/restored78motomag.jpg)
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Early mongooses used schwinn parts before stamping their own in 79, Tange were the makers of the headsets and bb's
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A mate of mine who I used to ride with had a goose the same as that, yellow with motomags which he painted red. Its funny because I thought it looked old and shite at the time but now I would kill for it. I think that looks fooking belting I would love one. I might sell one of mine and build one. :4_17_5: